61450 Craniectomy stpl sctj cmprn/dcmprn
Also known as: superficial temporal artery compression, vascular compression procedure
Craniotomy or craniectomy with compression of the superficial temporal artery (or other compression/decompression procedure) in skull base region.
Clinical Context
Performed for hemifacial spasm (STA compression), TIC douloureux, or other neurovascular compression syndromes. Provides access for microvascular decompression or vessel compression.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 27.00 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 17.45 |
| Malpractice RVU | 11.41 |
| Total RVU | 55.86 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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